Uruguayan striker Leandro Rodriguez has completed his move to Everton from River Plate Montevideo for an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old forward has signed a four-year deal at Goodison Park and is expected to be part of a South American double swoop for boss Roberto Martinez, who also hopes to tie up a deal for Argentinian central defender Ramiro Funes Mori soon.

Leandro Rodriguez scored 19 times in 71 games for his hometown club and Martinez is now hoping he can mature on Merseyside.

“Leandro is one of those young players that we have identified to give them a path and allow them to develop in our system,” the Spaniard told reporters yesterday.

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